Mayor's Welcome for East West Rail Routes on to Cambridge From Bedford
Mayor Dave Hodgson has welcomed the news that both potential routes identified by Network Rail for the proposed 'Central...
7 Aug 2015
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Solar power success as sunny spells generate power in Bedford Borough
July's heatwave was good news for solar-panel owners in Bedford borough, as recent estimates show that power generation figures soared whilst the sun was shining!
24 Jul 2015
Jobseeker Figures at 7-Year Low as Bedford Borough Jobs Growth Continues
New figures have confirmed that the dramatic fall in Jobseeker's Allowance claimant numbers in Bedford Borough is continuing,...
23 Jul 2015
Mayor Dave Calls for Inquiry into 'Scandalous Loss of Public Money' as NIRAH Saga Ends
Mayor Dave Hodgson has called for an inquiry following news of the closure of the sorry saga of the failed 'NIRAH' project, which...
22 Jul 2015
Government's Court Closure Plans Could be 'Final Nail in the Coffin' for Access to Justice Locally
Mayor Dave Hodgson has slammed the Conservative Government's plans to close Bedford Magistrates' Court down altogether. The plans have been published this week as part of proposals for the closure of 97 courts across England. It follows the major downgrading of Bedford Magistrates' Court last year, when the majority of cases other than family court cases ceased in Bedford, including all criminal cases, which were moved to Luton Crown Court. The plans propose to move family court cases to Bedford Employment Tribunal, with other cases moved to Luton.
18 Jul 2015
Mayor Dave Welcomes Tim Farron's Election as Liberal Democrat Leader
Mayor Dave Hodgson has welcomed the election of Tim Farron as the new Liberal Democrat Party Leader, following the announcement last night of his victory in the ballot of all party members.
17 Jul 2015
